Burns Night In London 2025

25th January is a special day in the Scottish calendar, as celebrations featuring traditional food and music break out to celebrate the life of the country’s greatest poet; Robert Burns. There’s plenty of traditional suppers to be enjoyed in London too, as restaurants and bars host special one-offs across the city with haggis, whisky, deliveries and everything in between. Check out our shortlist of the best places to celebrate Burns Night in London right here.

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 16th December 2024




The Lion & Unicorn

Free round of Guinness when you dine with us

Scotland's national bard is given a blowout bash by The Lion & Unicorn this year, as the Kentish Town boozer throws open its doors for a traditional Burns Night supper with poetry readings and whisky options too. Think three courses for £35, spanning warm Isle of Mull cheddar tart, trout with crab croquette, seaweed and dill butter sauce, and Clottie dumpling doused in whisky custard to finish.

The Cutty Sark

The Cutty Sark in Greenwich has your back for a shindig celebrating Rabbie Burns. Their special edition of The Captain's Club includes a three-course Scottish supper and a welcome whisky cocktail for £50 per person. Plus, you can even upgrade your experience dinner with an optional Glenfiddich whisky flight for an extra £15 each.

Burns Night

@ Enderby House on Sat, 25th Jan 2025 @ 19:00 - 22:30

Raise a dram and toast at Enderby House's Burns Night celebration in Greenwich. This historic riverside pub is the perfect setting for an evening steeped in Scottish tradition, offering warm hospitality and a cosy ambience for the occasion.

Enjoy a specially curated menu featuring the iconic haggis, neeps, and tatties, paired with an exceptional selection of whiskies to honour Robert Burns in style. 

The Grove: Burns Night supper club

@ The Grove on Sat, 25th Jan 2025 @ 19:00 - 22:30

Head to The Grove in Balham on the 25th for a celebratory supper club, complete with a bespoke three-course menu. The cosy pub has been around since 1877, and it's the perfect spot to enjoy Balmoral chicken with potato cakes, haggis, neeps and tatties or whiskey-glazed salmon on Burns Night.

There'll be a Burns poetry reading to follow the meal, and everyone is encouraged to bring along their own poems too. Plus, your meal comes with a specially paired whiskey taster.

RAILS Restaurant At Great Northern Hotel

Festive Afternoon Tea - From £39.50 and 2 other offers

For £30 per person, RAILS Restaurant at the Great Northern Hotel is hosting a marvellous Burns Night meal, with three courses featuring haggis neeps and tatties served with a whisky sauce. Dessert consists of the traditional Scottish Cranachan topped with homemade cream and raspberries. If you don't want the evening to end, why not stay overnight?

La Bibliotheque

From £110, grab tickets to a Burns Night Dinner With Macallan at La Bibliotheque in Hackney and enjoy a welcome cocktail on arrival, followed by a five-course tasting menu, plus snacks. Sip on The Macallan Double Cask series perfectly paired with your meal and revel in this culinary experience from 6pm 'til 10pm.

Burns Night Dinner and Whisky Tasting

@ Rotunda on Fri, 24th Jan 2025 @ 18:30 - 21:00

Celebrate Burns Night in true Scottish style at Rotunda in King's Cross on the 24th of January 2025. Start the evening with a Glengoyne 10-year-old welcome drink, followed by a whisky tasting led by Gordon Dallas, Global Brand Ambassador.

Enjoy a traditional Scottish feast with haggis, neeps, tatties, and a delicious boozy raspberry cranachan trifle. There will also be a live bagpipe performance and the iconic address to the haggis to complete the evening. Tickets start at £60 for this unforgettable celebration.

A Wee Pop-up Ceilidh at Small Beer

@ Small Beer on Various dates from Friday 10th January 2025

Up for some Scottish fun and frolics? Join Small Beer Brewery for a Burns Night ceilidh and supper on 27th January and 3rd February. But that's not all; they're hosting fests and live-music events year-round, with banging brews, tasty tapas and plenty of space to boogie all night. See you on the dance floor.

The Whisky and Live Blues Burns Night Party OPEN SCOTCH WHISKY BAR

@ Crol and Co on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 and 2 other dates

The intimate cafe bar of Crol & Co in Bermondsey plays host to Rhythm and Booze Project for Burns night - their fifth year of Felipe and Paul bringing their unique live blues and whisky tasting experience to London. For £65 each, you'll get to enjoy this unique blend of gig and drinks event, where the open whisky bar will serve unlimited Scotch.

Burns Night Supper & Address to a Haggis

@ The Alma Wandsworth on Sat, 25th Jan 2025 @ 19:00 - 22:00

Celebrate Scotland's most beloved poet with a traditional Burns Night Supper at the charming Alma in Wandsworth. This special evening is a tribute to Robert Burns, featuring all the customs and flavours that make this annual event unforgettable for £45 per person.

Indulge in a classic four-course Scottish feast, with highlights including the legendary haggis, neeps, and tatties, paired perfectly with a dram of whisky.

Burns Night Feast at No.3 Rooftop

@ Smiths of Smithfield on Sat, 25th Jan 2025 @ 19:00 - 22:00

Celebrate Scotland's bard in style at Burns Night at No.3 Rooftop, hosted by Smiths of Smithfield. This elegant evening brings the best of traditional Scottish festivities to a stunning rooftop setting, with views that are as spectacular as the event itself.

Indulge in a night of Highland revelry, featuring a delicious three-course menu with classic Burns Night dishes like haggis, neeps, and tatties, paired with fine whisky to toast the occasion.

Burns Night Cabaret Show & Supper in London’s West End

@ The Phoenix Arts Club on Sat, 25th Jan 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

For a theatrical approach to Burns Night, head to The Phoenix Arts Club in Soho. Some of Scotland's best performers will be travelling down to put on a spectacular show, complete with cabaret, burlesque and traditional poetry readings.

Your £65 ticket also includes a scrumptious three-course meal to start the evening, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Plus, you can sip classic Scottish whisky while munching on haggis and smoked salmon.

The Libertine

Guinness & Oysters and 1 other offer

The Libertine is a stunning restaurant located in the old vaults of The Royal Exchange, and this Burns Night, it's celebrating the birthday of poet Rabbie Burns with live performances and readings, hosted by Johnnie Walker. As well as spectacular entertainment, there will be a three-course menu featuring cullen skink (a haddock chowder with leeks), Scottish wild venison haunch steak with haggis croquettes and raspberry cranachan parfait to finish.

CEILIDH BAND - BURNS NIGHT SPECIAL on Bermondsey Beer Mile

@ Fabal Beerhall on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th January 2025

Celebrate Burns Night in a traditional Scottish way with a special edition of the monthly ceilidh at Fabal Beerhall in Bermondsey. There'll be a live band leading the dance, which you can enjoy alongside delicious Fabal lager, wine and cocktails.

Tickets start from £15 per person, including your first drink on arrival. Plus, you can order tasty slices from the nearby Yard Sale Pizza, or bring in your own food.